The Last Month of the Year
28 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A warm tapestry of traditional Christmas melodies woven with gentle harmonies and folk instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm holiday gatherings atmosphere
- gentle melodies for cozy nights
- nostalgic reflections on winter
- easy listening with friends
- festive sing-alongs by fire
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer modern, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Christmas nostalgia· folk traditions· seasonal reflection
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'The Last Month of the Year' was The Kingston Trio's fifth album. At this point in their career, they were well-established in the folk music scene, following their commercial success with hits like 'Tom Dooley' from their debut album, which had propelled them into the national spotlight.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Limeliters· Peter, Paul and Mary· The Brothers Four
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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A Song Will Rise by Peter, Paul and Mary — Shares a similar blend of folk harmonies and reflective themes, evoking warmth and nostalgia.Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme by Simon & Garfunkel — Captures a folk-inspired sound with intricate harmonies and introspective lyrics that evoke seasonal feelings.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bye Bye Thou Little Tiny Child 3:02
- 2 The White Snows of Winter 2:37
- 3 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1:36
- 4 All Through the Night 2:46
- 5 Goodnight My Baby 1:56
- 6 Go Where I Send Thee 2:32
- 7 Follow Now, Oh Shepherds 2:52
- 8 Sommerset Gloucestershire Wassail 1:49
- 9 Mary Mild 2:38
- 10 A Round About Christmas 1:32
- 11 Sing We Noel 2:05
- 12 The Last Month of the Year 2:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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